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Assistant or Associate Professor of Black Cinema & Media

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The University of Chicago
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Assistant or Associate Professor of Black Cinema & Media

Department of Cinema and Media Studies, Humanities Division
Position Type: Faculty

Chicago, IL

Sep 16, 2022 – Oct 31, 2022


Description

The Department of Cinema and Media Studies at The University of Chicago is seeking applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in the field of Black Cinema and Media Studies expected to begin July 1, 2023, or as soon as possible thereafter. Applications are invited across a range of specializations in Black media studies. These include (but are not limited to) research that focuses on history, theory, or aesthetics of African, African American or Black diasporic media. We also welcome applicants whose work investigates issues of gender and sexuality, transnational media practices, industries, audiences, and visual cultures of Africa or the African diaspora. The selected candidate will be expected to teach courses in cinema and media theory and history at multiple levels and to direct doctoral theses.

This search is connected to a concurrent search for a Provost’s Postdoctoral Fellow (PPF): http://apply.interfolio.com/113757 . We encourage all interested applicants to submit an application for the PPF position as well, so that all available options will be open to the selected candidate


Qualifications

We seek applicants with a research agenda that has made, or has the potential to make, distinctive contributions in cinema and media studies and who are excellent teachers or have the potential to become excellent teachers at the university level. All requirements for receipt of a Ph.D in Cinema and Media Studies or a related field must be completed by the start of the appointment.


Application Instructions

Application materials must be submitted by 11pm central time on October 31, 2022 to the University of Chicago’s Academic Recruitment website at http://apply.interfolio.com/112663 .

  • Cover letter
  • CV
  • A writing sample of article or chapter length
  • Research statement
  • One sample syllabus for an undergraduate course for majors in Cinema and Media Studies.
  • Names and contact information of three references

Inquiries may be sent to Jane Bohnsack  with the subject ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR SEARCH. Additional materials, such as letters of recommendation, teaching portfolio, and further writing samples may be requested later in the search process. Position contingent upon budgetary approval.


We seek a diverse pool of applicants who wish to join an academic community that places the highest value on rigorous inquiry and encourages diverse perspectives, experiences, groups of individuals, and ideas to inform and stimulate intellectual challenge, engagement, and exchange. The University’s Statements on Diversity are at https://provost.uchicago.edu/statements-diversity .

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination .

Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.


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The University of Chicago is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.


For help signing up, accessing your account, or submitting your application please check out Interfolio's help and support section or get in touch via email at help@interfolio.com or phone at (877) 997-8807.


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